Good morning Leeds.
Today I'll be looking at the final push of a five-year campaign in Hyde Park, controversy over cuts to a council area committee and a round-up of a week in Leeds politics.
Here's what's making Leeds tick today
The YEP reports that Leeds faces a jobs bombshell with an estimated 8,800 public sector posts due to be axed in the next six years, according to independent research.
Burglary in Leeds has dropped dramatically, according to figures released by Safer Leeds.
Property specialists have reported a flurry of office lettings in the Aire Valley and Leeds-Bradford corridor amid signs that confidence is returning to the market, reports the T&A.
A man from Leeds who spent 18 years on death row in Pakistan has said he is "doing really well", four years after his release, BBC News reports in an audio interview.
The Jewish Chronicle reports VSagi Yechezkel is the new Leeds youth director and will co-ordinate activities at the three Orthodox synagogues.
City and Holbeck CID is urging south Leeds residents to be vigilant against bogus burglars following a incident in Middleton.
And on the blogs...
BettaKultcha III proved to be a big hit - read all about it at the Bettakultcha blog, which features links through to some reviews of the event.
Leeds-based Fashion Looks North blog has some latest fashion tips while you're riding a bike. Why is today a 'hideous' day for Rants and Rambling?
Great Yorkshire Show, beer and Scotch eggs is a post over at Yorkshire Dales Food blog.
The recent storms and heavy rain in Leeds over the past couple of days were welcomed by Leeds blogger Mat Murray.
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